š£ We Want Your Input! Weāre gathering feedback from students & parents to understand academic needs, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen student success. Your voice helps guide real decisions, including next yearās budget. Parent Survey: https://forms.gle/5VLXaSod8HBsSfD27 -- Student Survey: https://forms.gle/GeQyEzeXSgBnUeoH8
Attention incoming freshmen and families: We invite you to an informational meeting with South Texas College this Thursday.
Learn how Texas Direct and dual credit programs can help students get ahead in college āstarting in high school.
š Jimmy Carter Cafeteria
ā° Thursday - 5:30ā6:30 PM
Learn how Texas Direct and dual credit programs can help students get ahead in college āstarting in high school.
š Jimmy Carter Cafeteria
ā° Thursday - 5:30ā6:30 PM
š£š After the Bell Conversations with Dr. Sorensen
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share whatās working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about supporting our campuses and students.
āØ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share whatās working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about supporting our campuses and students.
āØ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
šDistrict Updateš
Statement from La Joya Independent School District - Recent Cesar Chavez Allegations
La Joya ISD is aware of recent allegations that have prompted questions and concerns within our community regarding the naming of Cesar Chavez Middle School.
We understand the significance that school names carry for our students, staff, families, and the broader community. They reflect our shared values, history, and the individuals we choose to honor as these individuals reflect our shared values and ideals as a community.
Upon our return from Spring Break, the District will take time to review all relevant information carefully and thoughtfully. We will begin an open and transparent process to engage stakeholders, provide updates, and outline next steps. Any future actions will be guided by facts, community input, and the Districtās commitment to doing what is in the best interest of our students, families, and community.
La Joya ISD remains committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive environment, where our community is included in our decisions and students feel safe and welcomed in all of our campuses. Communicating with our families and staff in a timely and transparent manner is a continued priority and we will share more as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we move through this process as a community.
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Comunicado del Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Joya ā Recientes Alegaciones sobre CĆ©sar ChĆ”vez
La Joya ISD estƔ al tanto de las recientes alegaciones que han generado preguntas e inquietudes dentro de nuestra comunidad respecto al nombre de la Escuela Secundaria CƩsar ChƔvez.
Entendemos la importancia que tienen los nombres de nuestras escuelas para nuestros estudiantes, personal, familias y la comunidad en general. Estos reflejan nuestros valores compartidos, nuestra historia y a las personas que elegimos honrar, ya que representan los ideales y principios que compartimos como comunidad.
Al regresar del receso de primavera, el Distrito tomarĆ” el tiempo necesario para revisar toda la informaciĆ³n relevante de manera cuidadosa y reflexiva. Iniciaremos un proceso abierto y transparente para involucrar a nuestros grupos de interĆ©s, proporcionar actualizaciones y delinear los prĆ³ximos pasos.
Cualquier acciĆ³n futura estarĆ” guiada por los hechos, la participaciĆ³n de la comunidad y el compromiso del Distrito de actuar en el mejor interĆ©s de nuestros estudiantes, familias y comunidad.
La Joya ISD mantiene su compromiso de fomentar un entorno respetuoso e inclusivo, donde nuestra comunidad forme parte de nuestras decisiones y donde todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y bienvenidos en cada uno de nuestros planteles. Mantener una comunicaciĆ³n oportuna y transparente con nuestras familias y nuestro personal sigue siendo una prioridad, y compartiremos mĆ”s informaciĆ³n conforme estĆ© disponible.
Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensiĆ³n mientras avanzamos en este proceso como comunidad.
Statement from La Joya Independent School District - Recent Cesar Chavez Allegations
La Joya ISD is aware of recent allegations that have prompted questions and concerns within our community regarding the naming of Cesar Chavez Middle School.
We understand the significance that school names carry for our students, staff, families, and the broader community. They reflect our shared values, history, and the individuals we choose to honor as these individuals reflect our shared values and ideals as a community.
Upon our return from Spring Break, the District will take time to review all relevant information carefully and thoughtfully. We will begin an open and transparent process to engage stakeholders, provide updates, and outline next steps. Any future actions will be guided by facts, community input, and the Districtās commitment to doing what is in the best interest of our students, families, and community.
La Joya ISD remains committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive environment, where our community is included in our decisions and students feel safe and welcomed in all of our campuses. Communicating with our families and staff in a timely and transparent manner is a continued priority and we will share more as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we move through this process as a community.
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Comunicado del Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Joya ā Recientes Alegaciones sobre CĆ©sar ChĆ”vez
La Joya ISD estƔ al tanto de las recientes alegaciones que han generado preguntas e inquietudes dentro de nuestra comunidad respecto al nombre de la Escuela Secundaria CƩsar ChƔvez.
Entendemos la importancia que tienen los nombres de nuestras escuelas para nuestros estudiantes, personal, familias y la comunidad en general. Estos reflejan nuestros valores compartidos, nuestra historia y a las personas que elegimos honrar, ya que representan los ideales y principios que compartimos como comunidad.
Al regresar del receso de primavera, el Distrito tomarĆ” el tiempo necesario para revisar toda la informaciĆ³n relevante de manera cuidadosa y reflexiva. Iniciaremos un proceso abierto y transparente para involucrar a nuestros grupos de interĆ©s, proporcionar actualizaciones y delinear los prĆ³ximos pasos.
Cualquier acciĆ³n futura estarĆ” guiada por los hechos, la participaciĆ³n de la comunidad y el compromiso del Distrito de actuar en el mejor interĆ©s de nuestros estudiantes, familias y comunidad.
La Joya ISD mantiene su compromiso de fomentar un entorno respetuoso e inclusivo, donde nuestra comunidad forme parte de nuestras decisiones y donde todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y bienvenidos en cada uno de nuestros planteles. Mantener una comunicaciĆ³n oportuna y transparente con nuestras familias y nuestro personal sigue siendo una prioridad, y compartiremos mĆ”s informaciĆ³n conforme estĆ© disponible.
Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensiĆ³n mientras avanzamos en este proceso como comunidad.
šøāļø Reminder, La Joya ISD Families!
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16ā20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. š¼š
š Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break! š·āØ
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16ā20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. š¼š
š Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break! š·āØ
šøāļø Spring Break is almost here, La Joya ISD!
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16ā20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. š¼š
š Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16ā20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. š¼š
š Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
š£āØ Make a difference where it matters most.
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING passionate professionals in Special Education for the 2026ā2027 school year! Join a team dedicated to supporting and empowering every student to succeed.
Open Positions:
ā Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
ā Speech Language Pathologist
ā Diagnostician
š¼ Competitive Salary
ā Excellent Benefits
š¤ Supportive Campuses & Leadership
š° $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families, we invite you to join the La Joya ISD team!
š Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING passionate professionals in Special Education for the 2026ā2027 school year! Join a team dedicated to supporting and empowering every student to succeed.
Open Positions:
ā Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
ā Speech Language Pathologist
ā Diagnostician
š¼ Competitive Salary
ā Excellent Benefits
š¤ Supportive Campuses & Leadership
š° $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families, we invite you to join the La Joya ISD team!
š Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
šš£ Join the La Joya ISD Team!
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING a High School Teacher / Offensive Coordinator for the 2026ā2027 school year! If youāre passionate about education, leadership, and building winning teams both in the classroom and on the field, we want to hear from you.
ā Dual Contract (Teaching + Coaching)
ā $11,000 Coaching Stipend
ā Competitive Teacher Salary
ā Teacher Incentive Allotment eligibility
ā Supportive campuses and leadership
Come make an impact with great students, great benefits, and great opportunities at La Joya ISD.
š Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING a High School Teacher / Offensive Coordinator for the 2026ā2027 school year! If youāre passionate about education, leadership, and building winning teams both in the classroom and on the field, we want to hear from you.
ā Dual Contract (Teaching + Coaching)
ā $11,000 Coaching Stipend
ā Competitive Teacher Salary
ā Teacher Incentive Allotment eligibility
ā Supportive campuses and leadership
Come make an impact with great students, great benefits, and great opportunities at La Joya ISD.
š Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
šŗš° The Carter Howler ā March 8, 2026 š°šŗ
š£ Calling all La Joya ISD Pre-K families!
Your voice matters! We invite you to participate in our Family Engagement Survey Pilot as part of the Improving Kindergarten Reading Instruments (IKRI) initiative.
This quick 10ā15-minute survey is available in English and Spanish, and your responses are completely anonymous and confidential.
Your feedback will help strengthen family-school partnerships and ensure our youngest learners are supported every step of the way.
šļø Survey closes March 31, 2026
š± Scan the QR code to participate today!
#LaJoyaISD #FamilyEngagement #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Your voice matters! We invite you to participate in our Family Engagement Survey Pilot as part of the Improving Kindergarten Reading Instruments (IKRI) initiative.
This quick 10ā15-minute survey is available in English and Spanish, and your responses are completely anonymous and confidential.
Your feedback will help strengthen family-school partnerships and ensure our youngest learners are supported every step of the way.
šļø Survey closes March 31, 2026
š± Scan the QR code to participate today!
#LaJoyaISD #FamilyEngagement #AchievingExcellenceTogether
ā° Reminder: Itās time to SPRING FORWARD!
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 8.
Donāt forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed tonight.
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ā° Recordatorio: Ā”Es hora de adelantar el reloj!
El horario de verano comienza maƱana, domingo 8 de marzo.
Recuerde adelantar su reloj una hora antes de acostarse esta noche.
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 8.
Donāt forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed tonight.
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ā° Recordatorio: Ā”Es hora de adelantar el reloj!
El horario de verano comienza maƱana, domingo 8 de marzo.
Recuerde adelantar su reloj una hora antes de acostarse esta noche.
šāØ Save the Date, Class of 2026! āØš
La Joya ISD will proudly celebrate the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas.
ā° Ceremony times will be announced soon.
We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our graduating seniors and honoring this special milestone. š
#LaJoyaISD #ClassOf2026 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
La Joya ISD will proudly celebrate the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas.
ā° Ceremony times will be announced soon.
We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our graduating seniors and honoring this special milestone. š
#LaJoyaISD #ClassOf2026 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
āļøš Registration for High School Summer Programs is now open!
La Joya ISD is excited to offer engaging summer opportunities from June 1ā26, 2026, designed to help students grow, advance, and get ahead!
From Credit Recovery & Advancement to CTE Bridge Programs, Early College experiences, STC Dual Credit, P-TECH, and more - thereās something for every student ready to level up. š
š Host Sites:
La Joya HS | Palmview HS | Juarez-Lincoln HS | Jimmy Carter ECHS
Register today via Skyward āļø
š For more information, visit https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/summer-programs
Letās make this a summer of growth, innovation, and achievement! šŖā¤ļø
La Joya ISD is excited to offer engaging summer opportunities from June 1ā26, 2026, designed to help students grow, advance, and get ahead!
From Credit Recovery & Advancement to CTE Bridge Programs, Early College experiences, STC Dual Credit, P-TECH, and more - thereās something for every student ready to level up. š
š Host Sites:
La Joya HS | Palmview HS | Juarez-Lincoln HS | Jimmy Carter ECHS
Register today via Skyward āļø
š For more information, visit https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/summer-programs
Letās make this a summer of growth, innovation, and achievement! šŖā¤ļø
š«āØ High School Open House is TODAY!
La Joya ISD high school families are invited to join their campuses this evening from 6:00ā7:30 PM to celebrate Texas Public Schools Week! ā¤ļøš
Connect with teachers and staff, visit classrooms, and learn about summer programs, STAAR information, attendance expectations, and college & career readiness opportunities.
We look forward to welcoming families this evening! š«
#LaJoyaISD #TexasPublicSchoolsWeek #AchievingExcellenceTogether
La Joya ISD high school families are invited to join their campuses this evening from 6:00ā7:30 PM to celebrate Texas Public Schools Week! ā¤ļøš
Connect with teachers and staff, visit classrooms, and learn about summer programs, STAAR information, attendance expectations, and college & career readiness opportunities.
We look forward to welcoming families this evening! š«
#LaJoyaISD #TexasPublicSchoolsWeek #AchievingExcellenceTogether
š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families!
There will be no classes for students on Friday, March 6, 2026, as staff participate in a Professional Learning Day dedicated to continued growth and instructional excellence.
š Classes will resume Monday, March 9, 2026.
Thank you for your continued support as we invest in our educators and strengthen learning across our district!
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š£ Ā”AtenciĆ³n Familias de La Joya ISD!
No habrĆ” clases para los estudiantes el viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026, ya que el personal participarĆ” en un DĆa de Aprendizaje Profesional dedicado al crecimiento continuo y la excelencia educativa.
š Las clases se reanudarĆ”n el lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026.
Ā”Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras invertimos en nuestros educadores y fortalecemos el aprendizaje en todo el distrito!š«āØ
There will be no classes for students on Friday, March 6, 2026, as staff participate in a Professional Learning Day dedicated to continued growth and instructional excellence.
š Classes will resume Monday, March 9, 2026.
Thank you for your continued support as we invest in our educators and strengthen learning across our district!
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š£ Ā”AtenciĆ³n Familias de La Joya ISD!
No habrĆ” clases para los estudiantes el viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026, ya que el personal participarĆ” en un DĆa de Aprendizaje Profesional dedicado al crecimiento continuo y la excelencia educativa.
š Las clases se reanudarĆ”n el lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026.
Ā”Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras invertimos en nuestros educadores y fortalecemos el aprendizaje en todo el distrito!š«āØ
During Social Workerās Week, we are honored to recognize Sonia Hernandez, our outstanding school social worker.
Sonia advocates for our students, supports families through challenges, and helps connect our school community to vital resources. Her empathy, professionalism, and dedication strengthen our campus every day.
We are grateful for your heart, your service, and your unwavering commitment to our students. Thank you, Sonia.
Sonia advocates for our students, supports families through challenges, and helps connect our school community to vital resources. Her empathy, professionalism, and dedication strengthen our campus every day.
We are grateful for your heart, your service, and your unwavering commitment to our students. Thank you, Sonia.
šŗš° The Carter Howler ā March 1, 2026 š°šŗ
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students who earned a place on the 4th Six Weeks Honor Roll.
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly shine. Keep setting goals, staying focused, and striving for success ā we are so proud of each and every one of you.
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly shine. Keep setting goals, staying focused, and striving for success ā we are so proud of each and every one of you.
āļøš Registration for High School Summer Programs is now open!
La Joya ISD is excited to offer engaging summer opportunities from June 1ā26, 2026, designed to help students grow, advance, and get ahead!
From Credit Recovery & Advancement to CTE Bridge Programs, Early College experiences, STC Dual Credit, P-TECH, and more - thereās something for every student ready to level up. š
š Host Sites:
La Joya HS | Palmview HS | Juarez-Lincoln HS | Jimmy Carter ECHS
Register today via Skyward āļø
š For more information, visit https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/summer-programs
Letās make this a summer of growth, innovation, and achievement! šŖā¤ļø
La Joya ISD is excited to offer engaging summer opportunities from June 1ā26, 2026, designed to help students grow, advance, and get ahead!
From Credit Recovery & Advancement to CTE Bridge Programs, Early College experiences, STC Dual Credit, P-TECH, and more - thereās something for every student ready to level up. š
š Host Sites:
La Joya HS | Palmview HS | Juarez-Lincoln HS | Jimmy Carter ECHS
Register today via Skyward āļø
š For more information, visit https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/summer-programs
Letās make this a summer of growth, innovation, and achievement! šŖā¤ļø
šØš FAFSA NIGHT HITS THE ROAD ā TONIGHT! ššØ
Weāre on the move and ready to help YOU complete your FAFSA!
š Walmart ā PeƱitas
š Tonight, Feb. 24
ā° 4:00 PM ā 7:00 PM
Our team will be on-site with the Mobile Tech Lab to provide hands-on support for students and families. Donāt wait ā come get your questions answered and secure your financial aid for college.
Bring your documents and letās make it happen. āļø
Weāre on the move and ready to help YOU complete your FAFSA!
š Walmart ā PeƱitas
š Tonight, Feb. 24
ā° 4:00 PM ā 7:00 PM
Our team will be on-site with the Mobile Tech Lab to provide hands-on support for students and families. Donāt wait ā come get your questions answered and secure your financial aid for college.
Bring your documents and letās make it happen. āļø
